Happy Thoughts

Friday, February 14, 2014

I've been stressed out lately. It's my last semester of college, and between the seven classes I'm taking in order to graduate, work, a side job (more on that later), job hunting, this blog, and trying to make the most out of my last semester with all of my friends here (some of whom I'm not sure when I'll see again after graduation), I'm struggling to stay sane. So instead of venting or feeling sorry for myself, here are some things that are making me happy at the moment:

This jacket, which makes me feel like kind of a badass

The fact that I get to go to Chicago next week on the school's dime for a conference

California for spring break is really only a few weeks away, and Katie is coming with me

Phone calls from my best friend, Whitney, who listens to me vent from across the country

A handwritten note mailed to me from the mayor telling me how much he loved and appreciated my column that I wrote on supporting small businesses

Texting Parks and Rec .gifs with Whitney and another one of my best friends, Adam

19 comments

Ah girl I love this list of things that make you happy. It is SO easy to get caught up in stress and end up being negative, I know I've done it many a time, so i really like your tactic. LOVE this jacket, and it's so perfect with that pretty dress, a great mix my dear. Have an amazing weekend :)xJennaD

It's good to highlight the positives in life; it's definitely something I overlook too much. I usually make lists on what I'd like to do differently if I'm in a slump ... kinda like long-term goal setting. But for me, a quick pick-me-up is almost always a trip to the thrift store. Cheap things that are new to me always makes me happy. :)

I need to look on the bright side like you! This is my last semester of grad school and I'm stressed out by even the thought of the work I have to do within the next two months. Ughhh. I know you'll make it through your semester though! I remember the last semester of undergrad being stressful too.But anyway, I really love the mix of your girly dress with that super cool jacket. It's a wonderful combination!

Looking gorgeous, lady! I'm sorry to hear you've been stressed out, but I'm glad your life has been full of so many wonderful little things. You'll make it through to the other side before you know it!

Balancing school, work, and still having a life is quite the feat! I've found lately that life has suffered, drastically, and I'm only taking 4 classes, so kudos to you! I'm glad you have so many things to keep you positive! And I love this dress. The neutral colors are perfect :)

Looove this gorgeous dress Elana! So pretty :)And yeah, I kinda can relate to your stressed out state, although sounds like you're staying on top of it! Way to look on the positives and think of things that make you happy

It sounds like you're going through quite a lot at the moment! It's nice that you list all the things that make you happy too. I think it's important to remember that when going through a particularly rough time. And hey, a day off ain't too shabby!LaurenExploring My Style

This dress is really wonderful on you. This color works so well with your skin tone! Something I totally can't pull off. And I love this list and with every list you post, the more I realize we need to be IRL BFFZ like right now.

Holy cow, you are a busy lady! Your motivation is inspiring and your schedule makes me tired ;) This is a great list, things like this can be so helpful. Some place will be verrrry lucky to have you as an employee so don't you worry. This is such a pretty dress and that jacket is pretty bad ass. Glad you're getting to see some sunshine!

Listing the positives is always a good idea, and this is an awesome list (Parks and Rec really does make for some amazing gifs. April is my spirit animal ;). And I love this dress paired with the jacket! Pretty floral dresses and badass jackets will always be one of my favourite combinations. Keep on keeping on, my dear! You'll get through it <3

woaaah congrats on getting a letter from the mayor! and that jacket seriously is badass, i especially love how it toughens up that sweet dress. and i can't believe you're already graduating- where has the time gone?!